Arizona New Mexico American Fisheries Society THE BLOG

Jam 2022 Announcement + Call For Papers

This year’s event is being put on by The Arizona Chapter of the Wildlife Society (and therefore, we used a wildlife photo for this post!) Be sure to check out the JAM 2020 Website for all details and information: JAM 2022 WEBSITE Registration for this year’s Joint Annual Meeting of the AZ Chapter of the Wildlife Society, NM Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and the AZ/NM Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is now open!...

Small Grants: Request for Proposals

FOR FULL DETAILS FOLLOW THIS LINK: SMALL GRANT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for Proposals (Small Grants) The Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society seeks to support creative work to benefit fish conservation through two or more small grants.  Proposed activities can benefit native or sportfish.  The total amount available for these grants is $2,000.  Terms The project must benefit native or sportfish in the states of Arizona or New Mexico. Work resulting from...

Miles McInnis Scholarship! ($1000!!!!!)

Click the link below to apply! Miles McInnis Scholarship Application – AZ/NM AFS (fisheries.org) The Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) is pleased to announce that applications for one $1,000 undergraduate student award and one $1,000 graduate student award are now being solicited. This award program provides an opportunity for two students in the general area of fisheries science. An award committee of fisheries scientists will make the decision regarding the awards,...

William R. Mote Fellowship (Graduate Student Award!)

To honor the legacy of William R. Mote Named for Mr. William Russell Mote, who was an avid angler and lifelong benefactor to marine science, the fellowship will be awarded to graduate students working in research on the conservation and sustainability of fisheries species considered popular for recreation. Mr. Mote’s legacy includes the internationally recognized Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, and the William R. and Leonore Mote Endowment at Florida State University’s...

Western Division AFS: DEI Awards and Travel Grant

The Western Division of the American Fisheries Society is offering opportunities to recognize fisheries folks supporting diversity and inclusion and to support participation at the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. To learn more and apply (extended deadline is March 1), please visit the web pages containing information for individual awards and travel grants.  * Two Diversity & Inclusion awards provide funds to support attendance at any AFS meeting in 2021: The D&I Mentorship Award will be presented to a promising student or...

JAM 2021: Conservationist of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS JOANNA HATT! Joanna Hatt’s dedication to fisheries conservation and management is unwavering. She has worked tirelessly to the benefit of native fish conservation in New Mexico. Some of her accomplishments include leading the development of a conservation strategy for Rio Grande Chub and Sucker with over a dozen partners, improved our understanding of several imperiled species, and coordinating the Pecos Pupfish Conservation Team. Congratulations, Joanna!